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Hello and welcome to the show. Our guest today is Vaishali Deshmukh. She is a Design Director based in Dubai. Vaishali has designed and delivered projects within the region for close to 2 decades. Needless to say, she is known for exciting innovations in design & has a wealth of experience to share. So without further ado, let’s get into it! . . Vaishali Deshmukh - LinkedIn . . To stay updated with our episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming platform. . . The aForm Show - Instagram | LinkedIn Alan George - Instagram | LinkedIn
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This show is about all things architecture and design in the middle-east. Join us, as we sit across from thought leaders and change makers in their fields as they share their insight & add value to your creative journey. Subjects vary from design workflow to market trends & everything in between.
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